Ground Beef Bulgogi | Bulgogi Bowl Recipe | Healthy Korean Food

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake, while tamari is gluten-free.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is often cheaper.

gochujang

💰Cheaper: sriracha

Sriracha can provide a similar heat and flavor profile.

Start by chopping the jalapeno thinly and roughly chop the oyster mushroom and green onions.

In a bowl, combine 1 pound of ground beef, 2 tablespoons of alus, 1 tablespoon of cane sugar, 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of sesame oil, 2 tablespoons of chopped garlic, 1 tablespoon of chopped jalapeno, 2 tablespoons of chopped green onions, and 1 tablespoon of rice wine.

Mix the marinade well and let it sit for up to an hour, or up to a day for better flavor.

Heat a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.

Add the marinated ground beef to the skillet and stir frequently until the beef is browned, which should take around 10 minutes.

Cook until the water from the beef and marinade is evaporated, and the beef starts to sizzle, indicating it's frying in its own fat.

Continue cooking until the beef gets crispy and the sugars caramelize, enhancing the flavor.

Plate the bulgogi and serve it with 100 grams of rice or steamed veggies, depending on your dietary preference.

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